- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- India
- Teresina
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Teresina, Brazil compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
Food | + 44% | |||
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Food in Teresina (Brazil) is 44% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 19 (₨371) | ₨349 | + 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 21 (₨414) | ₨315 | + 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (₨201) | ₨94 | + 114% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.82 (₨74) | ₨41 | + 80% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (₨163) | ₨52 | + 213% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.06 (₨79) | ₨41 | + 92% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (₨306) | ₨228 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (₨129) | ₨87 | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.75 (₨73) | ₨35 | + 109% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.34 (₨84) | ₨119 | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (₨747) | ₨809 | - 8% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.61 (₨109) | ₨65 | + 68% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.00 (₨58) | ₨25 | + 138% | |
Housing | + 0% | |||
Housing in Teresina (Brazil) is 0% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,483 (₨28,901) | ₨33,553 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,100 (₨21,435) | ₨7,500 | + 186% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 277 (₨5,400) | ₨4,669 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,280 (₨24,942) | ₨21,203 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 740 (₨14,420) | ₨25,000 | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 433 (₨8,444) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 101 (₨1,963) | ₨1,269 | + 55% | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,424 (₨27,743) | ₨41,000 | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 387 (₨7,546) | ₨8,000 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 11 (₨221) | ₨200 | + 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 8 (₨152) | ₨500 | - 70% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Teresina (Brazil) is 1% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 184 (₨3,585) | ₨2,480 | + 45% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 142 (₨2,767) | ₨2,891 | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 312 (₨6,083) | ₨5,358 | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 173 (₨3,378) | ₨4,949 | - 32% | |
Transportation | + 28% | |||
Transportation in Teresina (Brazil) is 28% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 61,548 (₨1,199,330) | ₨605,082 | + 98% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.44 (₨67) | ₨91 | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 130 (₨2,532) | ₨1,790 | + 41% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 29 (₨556) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Teresina (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (₨291) | ₨545 | - 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 15 (₨292) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 135 (₨2,631) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 16 (₨312) | ₨248 | + 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 8 (₨151) | ₨206 | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (₨256) | ₨200 | + 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 3.56 (₨69) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.18 (₨101) | ₨73 | + 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 18 (₨356) | ₨154 | + 130% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Teresina (Brazil) is 10% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 78 (₨1,526) | ₨1,355 | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 33 (₨645) | ₨471 | + 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 50 (₨974) | ₨656 | + 48% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 164 (₨3,196) | ₨2,179 | + 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 10 (₨185) | ₨328 | - 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 (₨144) | ₨205 | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 (₨135) | ₨153 | - 12% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨35,850 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.25 (₨44) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 120 (₨2,343) | ₨1,719 | + 36% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (₨182) | ₨252 | - 28% | |
TOTAL | + 17% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Teresina (Brazil) is 17% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨116,659
(R$ 5,987)
in Teresina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨100,000
in Amritsar.
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